Engraved Hourglass Nebula - planetary nebula

Engraved Hourglass Nebula , also known as the Etched Hourglass Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Musca .

Engraved Hourglass Nebula is magnitude 13 and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. Engraved Hourglass Nebula

1. Alt Name:
2. Etched Hourglass Nebula

1. Type:
2. planetary nebula

1. Magnitude:
2. 13

1. Constellation:
2. Musca

1. Other Designation:
2. MyCn 18

* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.